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Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (21 Oct 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: This is a very important Bill. I agree with all of the sentiments expressed in the context of those who have suffered most. To them we owe the most truth and that is the core of what I believe, as does everybody in this House. This is not just about one political party but all of us together, as Irish people and as Oireachtas Members. We all want to vindicate the rights of the people who...

Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (21 Oct 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: I did not interrupt the Deputy.

Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (21 Oct 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: The point is that we have to look at this in a comprehensive way. The Deputy should put aside his political points and look to the goodness and the honour of this society which , at the end of the day, will expose all the wrongdoing, evil and the heart of darkness in the church and other institutions which destroyed those people, body and soul. We want the truth to come out and I suggest to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (21 Oct 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 155 of 9 September 2020, her previous response in regard to the loss of teachers this year following the retention assessment and further to the announcement in the budget that there will be a three point reduction in the retention schedule, if she will fast-track the process for the school in this current...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (21 Oct 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 147. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 218 of 13 May 2020 and 155 of 9 September 2020 and the loss of teachers in 2020 following the retention assessment and further to the announcement in Budget 2021 that there will be a three point reduction in the retention schedule, if she will fast-track the process for a school (details supplied) in this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Scheme (21 Oct 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 130. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will respond to a person (details supplied) in relation to DEIS 1 schools and budget announcements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31805/20]

Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3: Motion (Resumed) (22 Oct 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: This is a very important debate. I will address the Deputy's last point first: the Government is playing its part in that it is the duty of the Government to pass adequate funding to develop the health services. In this huge crisis, we have a budget like never before. There are significant supports in place. There are issues with the HSE and how it is operating. I am very concerned about...

Residential Tenancies Bill 2020: Second Stage (22 Oct 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Bill is important and obviously I support it but it does not go far enough. We have gone through a very difficult year. People on low incomes and people with larger families have a very unsettled future and have had a very difficult past during this year because of how Covid has affected our society. The people who get Covid tend to be poorer and from more challenged economic groups....

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Oct 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 26. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment when he expects the level 3 restart grant of 30% top-up to be operational in County Louth to help local businesses following the recent upgrading from level 2 to 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32123/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mobile Telephony Services (22 Oct 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 30. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will address concerns in respect of mobile phone coverage in Border areas (details supplied); if changes being brought in on the 1 January 2021 by the UK Government will have very serious consequences for persons on Irish contracts in Border areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32104/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Oct 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 59. To ask the Minister for Finance if she will address a matter in relation to access to the CRSS (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32157/20]

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Minister and the fact that we are debating this issue in a democratic Parliament. Deputies have the right to criticise, but they also have the right to praise. A significant amount of good work has been done, notwithstanding the criticisms all Members have of failings that are apparent in the system, particularly in respect of primary schools. Two primary schools in my area...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: I do not think that is a point of order. The fact is that the Deputy stated she is against the penalties in the Bill. I referred to one of those penalties. Is she for it or against it? She has not answered that question. Does she support the Garda in its action on Grafton Street? I support it.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: If the Deputy wishes to shout, that is fine, but we are in the Parliament. She had her opportunity to speak and I am taking my opportunity to so do. I thank her for addressing me in such a kind manner.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: The wearing of masks is an important issue. Many people, including me, get out of their car to go into a shop or to get petrol, suddenly realise they have forgotten their mask, and then go back to get it. Most people who do not wear masks do so inadvertently. It is not a determined action or an affront to other people. However, some people refuse to wear masks. That refusal puts the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Nov 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 403. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter in relation to the temporary wage subsidy scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32472/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (3 Nov 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 463. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW has made new recommendations on the future plans for OPW office space in a post-Covid-19 environment with respect to preferences such as open plan, smaller isolated offices and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32795/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 510. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if activities such as individual training in gyms will be reviewed under level 5 restrictions in order to allow persons to get much needed physical activity for mental health and well-being reasons; if she will be engaging with an organisation (details supplied) in respect of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (3 Nov 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 704. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to correspondence from me on a matter, the steps taken to assist by way of providing emergency funding to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32315/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (3 Nov 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 759. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details on provisions in place with schools for children of returning Irish diplomats to Ireland when their posting abroad has ceased to be able to enrol in a primary school in their catchment area; the provisions made for these children to be able to enrol in a primary school within their catchment area especially if all the schools are...